"Language has the power to open up a child's world." Hello. I'm Yuki, a Japanese language instructor. I have worked as an elementary school teacher for 14 years, interacting with children. I utilize that experience to create a safe learning environment for children and to prioritize teaching in a slow, gentle manner. What I've learned from my experience is that when children learn a new language, what they need is not the "correct answer," but a sense of security, enjoyment, and the joy of being understood. Therefore, in my lessons, I proceed at a slow pace so that children can speak, think, and express themselves at their own pace. I also hold an AJLC-certified qualification as a Japanese language instructor for children, and I use a curriculum that allows even foreign children with no prior Japanese language experience to gradually become able to converse. This curriculum emphasizes not only memorizing vocabulary and being able to read hiragana, but also the ability to engage in conversational exchanges. - Expressing what you want to say - Answering questions asked by others - Asking questions yourself By accumulating these experiences in lessons, children will develop a sense of success—the feeling of "I understood Japanese" and "I was understood"—which will lead to a desire to speak more. This desire will expand their world with friends, at school, and in their learning. Let's open up your child's world with Japanese. ● Class Style ・Easy, step-by-step instruction in simple Japanese ・Step-by-step design that allows children to feel "I did it!" ・Visually engaging lessons using pictures, cards, and puppets ・Creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere where children can speak without being blamed for mistakes ・Slow-paced lessons that are easy for children living abroad to participate in ・Utilizing my experience teaching in elementary schools, I support children in naturally acquiring Japanese used in school life (greetings, requests, explanations) Let's learn Japanese together in a gentle and fun way! “Language opens the world for children.” Hello, I’m Yuki, a Japanese language teacher. I have 14 years of experience as an elementary school teacher, and I focus on creating a safe, calm learning environment where children can learn Japanese with confidence. My lessons use gentle, slow-paced Japanese, allowing children to speak, think, and express themselves at their own rhythm. I am a certified AJLC Child Japanese Instructor, and I teach children with zero Japanese through a step-by-step curriculum that builds real conversational skills. Children learn not only words and hiragana, but also how to express themselves, answer questions, and ask questions—developing natural communication. These small successes—“I understood!” “I was understood!”—help children feel motivated and open new worlds in friendships, school life, and learning. ● Class Style ・Gentle, easy Japanese explained step by step ・Lessons designed so children feel “I did it!” ・Visual activities with pictures, cards, and puppets ・A safe atmosphere where mistakes are welcomed ・Slow-paced lessons suitable for children abroad ・Support for everyday school Japanese (greetings, requests, explanations) Let’s learn Japanese gently and joyfully together.